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YouTube raises partner program entry thresholds from 2027
YouTube will tighten its Partner Program from February 1, 2027, raising entry requirements for new creators. New applicants need 8,000 qualified watch hours in the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts…
The Story in Brief
YouTube will tighten its Partner Program from February 1, 2027, raising entry requirements for new creators. New applicants need 8,000 qualified watch hours in the past year or 20 million qualified Shorts views in 90 days. Shorts creators must hit 10 million views in 90 days to keep ad and subscription revenue. Existing members are exempt from these thresholds.
The platform is expanding Premium Lite globally, with 60% of net subscription revenue going into a creator pool, double the rate for standard Premium. YouTube also plans new earnings tools like shopping bonuses and trend incentives. With over 3 million current partners, the company expects to pay creators more in 2027 than in 2026.
The Indian Opinion
Some call this a blow to small creators, but YouTube is rewarding active engagement, not mere sign-ups. Higher entry bars may deter casual newcomers, yet the expanded Premium Lite pool and shopping bonuses offer alternative paths. The real test will be whether Indian Shorts creators, who rely on viral views, can sustain the 10-million quarterly benchmark without losing ad revenue.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, gadgets360.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
